Minnie D. Goodman
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Minnie Smith Douglas - Goodman, was born on April 15, 1922. She
was born in Newberry County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the
late Sol and Minnie E. Smith. Minnie married Freddie Abraham Douglas in
1939. From that union 4 children, Bobby, Reba, Freddie Jr., and Virgil were
born. In 1964 she relocated to New Jersey, where she met and married
Henry Goodman. In 1977 Minnie and Henry relocated to Newberry South
Carolina. Minnie was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she
served faithfully as a deaconess, and a member of the Ladies' Aide Society
Lodge 42.
On Monday, March 15, 2021 she departed this life. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Henry Goodman; sons Bobby Douglas, Freddie
Douglas Jr, sisters; Surfina S. Carter, Annie Smith- Germany, Elizabeth
Smith-Brooks; brothers; John W. Smith, James Sol Smith; and grandson;
Kirk Douglas.
She leaves to cherish her memories, a daughter, Reba (Roy) Ivey,
Simpsonville, South Carolina, a son Virgil (JoAnn) Douglas, Creedmoor,
North Carolina; 18 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and a host of
nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving relatives and friends.
Viewing was held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Wilson Funeral Home.
Graveside Services will be held Wedesday, March 24, 2021 at 11:00 am at Werts Cemetery.
Wilson Funeral Home of Newberry is in charge of the arrangements.